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We must address the needs of Millennials and Gen Zs to remain relevant and continue advancing the pork industry.
How will the “other AI” change the future of swine breeding? Four experts discuss what’s coming.
There’s no question swine genetics are becoming increasingly complex. Although few traits have decreased in importance in recent years, geneticists pinpoint survival and robustness as key areas of increasing importance.
Pork producers will gather from around the country for one of the pork industry’s most important and exciting events of the year. Here’s what you can expect at the National Pork Industry Forum.
Geneticists take a deeper look into what’s ahead for the U.S. pork industry in the ever-evolving field of genetics.
Swine veterinarians, researchers and industry experts gathered to dig into the conference theme of being the pig’s champion. Here’s a quick glimpse of what some of the experts had to say.
Global trends to explore alternative housing systems for pig production is prompting geneticists to take a deeper look at behavior traits such as mothering ability.
Angela Baysinger was a ground-breaker and shattered the glass ceiling for so many, Anna Johnson said at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting.
Since 2020, APHIS, in cooperation with industry, has piloted the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan aimed at certifying participating sites as monitored for African swine fever and classical swine fever.
Have you ever wanted to post on social media but were worried about potential backlash? Knowing how to handle contentious issues online can help people understand the animal agriculture’s commitment to animal care.
Tariffs, global demand and sustainability drew producers in for day two of the Ohio Pork Congress in Lima.
States join together in a brief supporting Iowa pork producers against California’s strict-hog-housing regulations.
The experts behind the State of the Pork Industry Report share four ways they grew from experiences they went through in 2024.
Exports are on pace to set another record in 2025. NPPC’s Chase Adams says that’s an outstanding way to start a new year. But he’s also quick to point out that NPPC has a lot to do for the pork industry in the year ahead.
Proposition 12 is exacerbating food insecurity in California – especially in the Asian and Latino communities who rely on pork as their primary protein.
One of the greatest tools the pork industry can utilize in 2025 is perspective. This past year brought many important topics to the forefront of pork industry headlines.
Unfortunately, food industry leaders are often faced with extensive pressure from animal rights activist groups, asking them to commit to policies that are more than likely not rooted in science and often will negatively impact the supply chain.
The activist playbook is predictable: file a frivolous lawsuit, challenge an effective agricultural rule or regulation, flood the case with money and cast farmers as villains. This strategy, designed to stifle American ag, threatens not only farmers but also our entire food supply.
Measure J, initiated by the Coalition to End Factory Farming, appears to be headed for defeat with 85% of voters rejecting it as of the latest updated results on Nov. 6.
Denver residents rejected Ordinance 309 to ban slaughterhouses in the city.
European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of interpreting pig sounds, aiming to create a tool that can help farmers improve animal welfare.
NPPC and a coalition of livestock and farm groups filed a Motion for Summary Judgment asking a federal judge to reject activist challenges to the EPA’s regulations exempting livestock farms from filing reports on routine air emissions associated with manure storage and handling.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led 21 other states in supporting the appeal of a district court ruling that upheld Massachusetts’s radical pork ban.
What’s the reality of a post-Proposition 12 America where every link in the food supply chain is impacted by new financial burdens imposed on pork producers?
The pork community is in the crosshairs right now for the animal rights extremist community. Here’s what you need to know.
Animal rights extremists continually attempt to gain access to farms and facilities by any means necessary – and oftentimes that comes with a lack of biosecurity measures like proper clothing and sanitizing.
In November, Denver residents will cast their vote on a plan to ban slaughterhouses in the city.
In the second State of the Pork Industry Report, Cara Haden, Randy Kuker, Adam Annegers and Brad Eckberg compare Q2 2024 sow and grow-finish performance data to what they are seeing in the barns.
Technological advancements continue to shift the pork industry. While not new to producers, data is integral to furthering sustainable pork farming.
NPPC applauds the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for updating its FAQ document to provide much need clarity concerning the treatment of ground pork under Question 3.